The illusion of invulnerability refers to the belief that:

a) one is protected from the negative consequences of risky behavior.
b) that one's life is unique.
c) that risky behavior carries negative consequences only for other people.
d) one can always change one's risky behavior…tomorrow.


ANS: A

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